--- title: "Pests, diseases and problems" description: "Discuss and troubleshoot plant issues" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ" language: "en" modified: "2023-05-15T13:58:31.579Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Pests, diseases and problems Share your own experiences with plant pests and diseases, and gain valuable insights from others on how to prevent and treat these common problems. Misc. 59917 members, 13052 posts ## Posts - [I am newer to the plant world and hoping for some help. I transplanted my new Caladium and it is struggling! We are on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/90F6dxS92NqkFBlh0C1gKp.md) (by Suzi, 2026-05-20, 4 comments) - [New plant mama here. I have a braided hibiscus “tree” and her blooms are beautiful when they first come out but then…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GJ8rEmkW31hPKsZTLkNZoT.md) (by LHgirl, 2026-05-19, 5 comments) - [i got an aloe from a friend and i dont know much about them ngl but theres this stuff that appeared on the leaves and i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RWEQczqCdLkA6qrLpLkBVv.md) (by Axel, 2026-05-19, 0 comments) - [What is going on with this Rosemary plant? Looks like small whitish spots on the leaves. It’s in a spot now that gets…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3stGlMmLne4wXREC5FHESV.md) (by Jenn, 2026-05-19, 3 comments) - [Even though I've had plants for years I still consider myself a beginner since I still make mistakes. Like root rot. It…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K97iqmMgnxut776bPEZEwF.md) (by Michaela, 2026-05-18, 5 comments) - [Please help I’m newer to the plant world I was given this rubber ruby plant with these marks that are slowly moving to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/okfs78VJ1oMBmrW0YtzYtB.md) (by Malibu, 2026-05-18, 2 comments) - [I had a terrible case of root rot and dying/browning leaves. I changed her soil to something better draining, cut her…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GJ06xMJ0cR1q4j0q2JUc2F.md) (by Lamb, 2026-05-18, 3 comments) - [My holiday cactus is looking sad and shriveled. Help! (i’m a plant noob)](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ag3oKpiQlhxFj6clPypDu8.md) (by ella rebeca, 2026-05-18, 3 comments) - [Hello everyone!! So my mom brought this Calla Lily pink back from another house and originally from a grow house. I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y3dHcbIDG7IbHRt6WP1Gji.md) (by Alex Jones, 2026-05-18, 3 comments) - [Hello all. What is this new shoot coming from my spider plant?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N5e9PBNkAIqwaRJe19VDxy.md) (by Shayla, 2026-05-17, 6 comments) - [I have a Japanese Aralia with some leaf tips yellowing and browning. Is this a nutrient issue, a light issue, or a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4j1Q7Xs8qA71nrGUIHFl5c.md) (by Ahhhh56, 2026-05-17, 2 comments) - [we are getting a frost/cold spell warning tomorrow night. I have some outdoor plants there are about to flower. Is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/36CPkhI0N5378BOQiL1ehj.md) (by Rainy, 2026-05-17, 1 comment) - [Hi friends! Waiting for the ground to dry a bit before I plant this purple Veronica in the ground. I just noticed this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sq7vF0h99kGY2hnnxbfJAG.md) (by Emilia, 2026-05-17, 3 comments) - [Help me save my thai con monstera ☹️ these black spots and the brown thin spot showed up a few days ago, while this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2SL2uN4L9WwOq6yA6Pd5gQ.md) (by Nikki, 2026-05-17, 4 comments) - [Hey guys, anyone knows what’s going on with my dieffenbachia? It doesn’t matter what I do she would not grow healthy…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qUMlI8igTweREYLvRh8R4D.md) (by Kevin G., 2026-05-17, 2 comments) - [Hey all!! Me again 😂 So I got this Japanese maple bonsai last Sunday, and I noticed today it has some yellow spots. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EGMj253MNufGg7zS9MdRma.md) (by Anthony, 2026-05-16, 2 comments) - [Does anyone know why some leaves of my daisies fall off?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yw0bNzL80jgswEaKGhadAK.md) (by Amelia, 2026-05-16, 1 comment) - [My jade plant keeps having its leaves dry out and fall off consistently, is that normal with its growth??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fEX9Tr5VKs9i9KkzHD1May.md) (by Sosickofmani, 2026-05-16, 2 comments) - [So Scales (Alocasia Silver Dragon) was purchased with about two small holes but I’ve noticed it appears to be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zuor2MMWzRuPwX9CWUsbpb.md) (by Carafaye, 2026-05-16, 3 comments) - [Hello! I am a beginner and was gifted this baby elephant ear plant two weeks ago. I bottom watered it last week. When…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7ClxdmobxU0IRzkfOpkuNC.md) (by Hanna, 2026-05-15, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mLMfyK3TrxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDnmQM1TWfhGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_